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The video covers three main news stories: the death of Mad Mike Hughes during a homemade rocket launch for a Science Channel series, a fatal accident at a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans involving tandem floats, and the early closure of the Venice Carnival due to the coronavirus outbreak. The video highlights the risks associated with homemade space exploration, the safety concerns of parade floats, and the impact of the coronavirus on public events in Italy.

What was Mad Mike Hughes attempting to achieve with his homemade rocket?

• To fly across the Atlantic Ocean

• To break the sound barrier

• To reach the edge of space

• To set a new speed record

What led to the ban on tandem floats during the 2020 Mardi Gras season?

• A float caught fire

• A float broke down

• A float was stolen

• Two fatal accidents involving tandem floats

What was the reason for the early end of the Venice Carnival?

• Bad weather conditions

• A political protest

• A lack of funding

• The coronavirus outbreak

What measures were taken in Venice to contain the coronavirus outbreak?

• Banning public gatherings and closing venues

• Offering free masks to tourists

• Increasing public transportation

• Extending the carnival duration

How many coronavirus cases were confirmed in Venice and the surrounding region?

• 5 in Venice, 200 in the surrounding region

• 10 in Venice, 50 in the surrounding region

• 3 in Venice, 130 in the surrounding region

• 20 in Venice, 100 in the surrounding region